Nepal, March 19 -- The Nepali Army has issued a statement addressing recent remarks made on various media platforms regarding the political inclination of the institution. The Directorate of Public Relations and Information of the Nepali Army released the statement on Wednesday, reaffirming the army's stance.

"The Nepal Army remains committed to fulfilling its constitutional responsibilities to safeguard the country's independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, freedom, and national unity," the statement read.

The army also noted that various comments, opinions, and analyses involving the institution have been circulated in the media and on social platforms in recent days.

"The Nepali Army regularly communicates its position and ...